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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,097.28, 36,008 and 14,916.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,097.28, 36,008 and 14,916.48 is: 20,581.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,097.28 : 36,008 = 14,916.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,097.28/36,008 = 14,916.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,097.28x = 36,008 × 14,916.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,097.28x = 537,112,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,112,611.84/26,097.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,581.17

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